It was a lukewarm, tentative, yet positive start to the trading week for the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) and many ASX shares this Monday. After a wild week last week, investors didn’t seem to know what to do today. After opening sharply lower this morning, the ASX 200 ended up recovering by market close, posting a small rise of 0.008%. That leaves the index at 8,731.9 points.
This nervous start to the Australian week comes after a mixed end to the American trading week last Friday night (our time).
The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) couldn’t quite stick the landing, losing 0.18%.
However, things were brighter for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC), which gained 0.39%.
But let’s return to this week and the local markets now for a look at how the various ASX sectors handled today’s trading conditions.
Winners and losers
As you might expect, there were generous helpings of both red and green sectors this Monday.
Leading the former were tech shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ) had a shocker today, crashing 1.6%.
Gold stocks had a tough one too, with the All Ordinaries Gold Index (ASX: XGD) tanking 0.73%.
Broader mining shares weren’t much better. The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) had sunk 0.66% by the closing bell.
Communications stocks came next, evident by the S&P/ASX 200 Communication Services Index (ASX: XTJ)’s 0.43% dive.
Consumer discretionary shares also had a lacklustre day. The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) saw its value cut by 0.41%.
Its consumer staples counterpart was ahead of that, with the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) sinking 0.23%.
Our last losers today were utilities shares. The S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) was sent home 0.11% lighter this Monday.
Let’s turn to the green sectors now. Leading the charge were financial stocks, illustrated by the S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ)’s 0.63% surge.
Healthcare shares were in decent demand, too. The S&P/ASX 200 Healthcare Index (ASX: XHJ) jumped 0.51% today.
We could say the same for energy stocks, with the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) advancing 0.45%.
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) saw some mild buying pressure as well. The S&P/ASX 200 A-REIT Index (ASX: XPJ) added 0.09% this session.
Finally, industrial shares scraped over the line, as you can see by the S&P/ASX 200 Industrials Index (ASX: XNJ)’s 0.05% bump.
Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Gold miner Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS) was our best share on the index this Monday. Ramelius shares leapt 6.15% higher this session to close at $3.80 each.
This big surge seemed to be prompted by a favourable production update released this morning.
Here’s the rest of today’s best:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Ramelius Resources Ltd (ASX: RMS) | $3.80 | 6.15% |
| Cochlear Ltd (ASX: COH) | $140.95 | 5.27% |
| Judo Capital Holdings Ltd (ASX: JDO) | $1.00 | 4.17% |
| Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) | $5.36 | 4.08% |
| Pantoro Gold Ltd (ASX: PNR) | $ 2.87 | 3.61% |
| Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) | $10.16 | 3.36% |
| Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) | $23.32 | 3.09% |
| Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $0.795 | 2.58% |
| Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC) | $6.72 | 2.44% |
| Tuas Ltd (ASX: TUA) | $2.31 | 2.21% |
Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary that shows which companies made big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.
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Motley Fool contributor Sebastian Bowen has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Cochlear, Lovisa, and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Cochlear and Lovisa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.